Bon-Ton Stores Announces $18.9 Million Sale-Leaseback Agreement

9/14/17

YORK, Pa., Sept. 14, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. (NASDAQ:BONT) today announced that it has entered into an agreement for a $18.9 million sale-leaseback transaction for its Herberger’s location at Rosedale Center in Roseville, MN. Proceeds from the transaction will be used to repay outstanding debt.

William Tracy, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to announce this transaction as we continue to pursue the opportunities available to us within our real estate portfolio to better position the business for the future. This sale-leaseback transaction unlocks additional capital, enabling us to repay debt and enhances our overall liquidity position. We remain focused on executing our strategic initiatives to drive enhanced performance. Our team looks forward to continuing to serve customers in the Roseville area for many years to come.”

Upon completion of the sale, Bon-Ton will lease the property for a 20-year initial term with the option to extend the term for four additional successive periods of five years at market rents.

The Herberger’s location at Rosedale Center recently completed a major remodeling and features a new, enhanced shopping environment with several larger departments, updated fitting rooms and brighter lighting to improve the customer experience and drive increased foot traffic.

About The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc.The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc., with corporate headquarters in York, Pennsylvania and Milwaukee, Wisconsin, operates 260 stores, which includes nine furniture galleries and four clearance centers, in 24 states in the Northeast, Midwest and upper Great Plains under the Bon-Ton, Bergner’s, Boston Store, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers nameplates. The stores offer a broad assortment of national and private brand fashion apparel and accessories for women, men and children, as well as cosmetics and home furnishings. The Bon-Ton Stores, Inc. is an active and positive participant in the communities it serves. For further information, please visit http://investors.bonton.com.